Nova Scotia Premier

• Approval remains high for N.S government under Tim Houston, survey suggests

  If an election were held today in Nova Scotia, 42 per cent of respondents to the Narrative Research survey indicated they would vote for Tim Houston's PC government. 

  Canada

  May 25, 2022
  
• COVID-19 communication in N.S. and the hot-button political issue it continues to be

  As the COVID pandemic drags on, the N.S. Opposition Liberals want things done how they did it, but the governing Progressive Conservatives led by Tim Houston have their own way.

  Canada

  May 12, 2022
  
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• New poll suggests high satisfaction with N.S. Premier Tim Houston

  A new poll from Narrative Research shows about two thirds of respondents were 'highly satisfied' with the performance of Nova Scotia's Progressive Conservative government.

  Politics

  Mar 2, 2022
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• N.S. premier noncommittal on progress he’ll make in 2022 to fix health system

  In an end of year interview, Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston said people should begin to notice differences in the health care system in 2022, but is vague on specifics.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2021
• Nova Scotia premier gets no commitments but says encouraged after meeting Trudeau

  Tim Houston says he and the prime minister agree on issues such as increasing public funding for mental health care and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2021
• Nova Scotia’s 29th premier faces challenges as he prepares to be sworn in Tuesday

  At 37 years old, Rankin will be one of the youngest Premiers for the province and has already designated himself as someone representing generational change.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2021
• Liberals choose Iain Rankin as new leader, 29th premier of Nova Scotia

  The 37-year-old was chosen on the second ballot of the Nova Scotia Liberal Party's convention on Saturday. He defeated Labi Kousoulis and Randy Delorey.

  Politics

  Feb 6, 2021
• Stephen McNeil ‘proud’ of legacy as N.S. Liberals prepare to choose new leader

  Stephen McNeil said until his new successor is sworn-in he will continue to assume the premier's responsibilities. A swearing-in date has not been announced.

  Politics

  Feb 5, 2021
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• No new COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, 8 active cases remain

  “Nova Scotians can be proud of the work they’re doing to keep our case numbers low,” Premier Stephen McNeil said Thursday,

  Health

  Feb 5, 2021
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• Home stretch for virtual Nova Scotia Liberal leadership race as voting starts Monday

  Political experts say the leadership campaign that went entirely virtual because of COVID-19 restrictions has largely flown under the public's radar because of the pandemic.

  Politics

  Jan 29, 2021